In making his case, Smith said his riding in western Montreal could expect more federal funding if it voted Conservative. "If you look across the country where the Conservatives have had strong representation, a lot of projects have taken place," he said. "But it's normal that you're going to focus on the areas with the people that do support you.

Money for those who support you? What about the 62% of Canadians who don't?

This is where a coalition would have been a better alternative. They could have spread the funding around to areas where it was needed the most, not those the Conservatives hope to hold or win.